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Helichrysum italicum

Helichrysum italicum
Curry plant

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Received 3 plants in good condition that have thrived really well. I love these plants, they remind me of my childhood holidays in Corsica every day. Very satisfied.

Oliver S, 12/03/2024

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Value-for-money
The plant with a curry fragrance! Its scent can be detected from several metres away.
Flower size
5 cm
Height at maturity
50 cm
Spread at maturity
40 cm
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -12°C
Soil moisture
Dry soil
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Recommended planting time February to April, August to October
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Flowering time July to September
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Description

The Italian Everlasting or Helichrysum italicum is a Mediterranean perennial shrub with golden yellow flowering and beautiful, evergreen grey foliage, with a very elongated shape similar to that of lavender.

It is particularly known for its very intense curry scent, noticeable from several metres away. Essential oils can be extracted from it.

You can use it to flavour your dishes by consuming its foliage. It grows well in pots and pleasantly perfumes a terrace.

It can be preserved for a very long time as dried bouquets, hence its nickname "everlasting". Its small golden yellow flowers give it its scientific name, derived from Greek: golden sun.

Helichrysum italicum in pictures

Helichrysum italicum (Flowering) Flowering
Helichrysum italicum (Foliage) Foliage
Helichrysum italicum (Plant habit) Plant habit

Flowering

Flower colour yellow
Flowering time July to September
Flower size 5 cm
Fragrance Fragrant, Spicy.
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms
Flowering description Small, golden yellow flowers.

Foliage

Foliage persistence Evergreen
Foliage colour grey or silver
Aromatic? Fragrant foliage when creased
Foliage description Silver, evergreen.

Plant habit

Height at maturity 50 cm
Spread at maturity 40 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Helichrysum

Species

italicum

Family

Asteraceae

Other common names

Curry plant

Origin

Mediterranean

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Planting and care

Plant the young Helichrysum italicum in a sunny, sheltered location with well-drained soil. It is hardy, but sensitive to excessive moisture, especially in winter. Like lavender, it is strongly recommended to prune it regularly to maintain a compact habit.

Planting period

Recommended planting time February to April, August to October

Intended location

Suitable for Shaded rockery, Woodland edge, Undergrowth
Type of use Border, Edge of border, Container, Slope, Vegetable garden
Hardiness Hardy down to -12°C (USDA zone 8a) Show map
Planting density 4 per m2
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Neutral, Calcareous
Soil type Chalky (poor, alkaline and well-drained), Stony (poor and well-drained)
Soil moisture Dry soil, Free-draining and poor

Care

Pruning instructions To maintain a compact habit, prune back after flowering.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time August to September
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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